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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.56, 135.59 and 60.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.56, 135.59 and 60.03 is: 89.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.56 : 135.59 = 60.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.56/135.59 = 60.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.56x = 135.59 × 60.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.56x = 8,139.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,139.17/90.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.88

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